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In this class, students will learn to pin and mount a variety of butterflies. All specimens and materials are included in the class cost. Five butterflies, an entomology spreading board, entomology pins, pinning tape, and a shadowbox frame are included for each student to work on and take home with them. Butterflies species will vary due to availability. The class cost is $80 per student. All classes are BYOB if you like. No refunds can be given if you miss or cancel a class. Please note: the butterflies are pinned into place during the class. They then take 1 week to dry. Students may choose to leave their pinned butterflies to dry in the studio and return 1 week later for a free to receive help in mounting their dried butterflies into the frame. Otherwise, students will receive simple directions to frame their butterflies themselves at home.

No prior experience is required. No harsh or dangerous chemicals will be used and all animals are disease-free and deceased. No specimens are killed for the sake of taxidermy or entomology. Feel free to email us via the contact page with any questions.

Gift certificates: When purchasing the gift certificate option, you will be emailed a PDF gift certificate with a one year expiration date from date of purchase. The recipient can then look at the class calendar and email us to confirm the class they wish to attend. The value of the gift certificate can alternately be put towards any other type of class.

In this beginner's class in mouse taxidermy, students will learn to the taxidermy processes of skinning and mounting either a large mouse or small rat (specimen, size, and color depending on availability). All specimens are ethically sourced and each participant will receive a mouse to work on and complete. Class includes the lesson, specimen, and all supplies, including a complete hand-cast 4.5 inch tall polyurethane foam mannequin handmade by the instructor prior to class. Students will be able to pose the arms and legs of their mouse to their liking. Students are encouraged to bring miniature props to decorate their piece; a select amount of props will also be provided free of charge by the instructor. Class cost is $150. No refunds can be given to students who miss or cancel a class. All classes are BYOB if you like. Glass domes to protect your creation will be available for purchase at the class for $20.

Please note: no prior taxidermy experience is required. No harsh or dangerous chemicals will be used and all animals are disease-free and deceased. No specimens are killed for the sake of taxidermy. Any questions feel free to email us via the contact page.

Gift Certificates: When purchasing the gift certificate option, you will be emailed a PDF gift certificate with a one year expiration date from date of purchase. The recipient can then look at the class calendar and email us to confirm the class they wish to attend. The value of the gift certificate can alternately be put towards any other type of class.

Please join us for a workshop dedicated to chipmunk taxidermy. Students will learn hands-on the basic taxidermy skinning and mounting processes. All materials - including an ethically sourced specimen, professional taxidermy mannequin form, and glass eyes - will be provided for each student. Each students will leave the class with their own finished taxidermy chipmunk. Students are encouraged to bring miniature props if they'd like to decorate their piece; a select amount of props will also be provided free of charge by the instructor to those interested. Students can choose between making a 5 inch standing upright chipmunk or a chipmunk on all fours. Class cost is $180. Glass domes to protect your creation will be available at the class for $20. All classes are BYOB if you like. No refunds can be given if you miss or cancel a class.

Please note: No former taxidermy experience is required. No harsh or dangerous chemicals are used. Everyone will be provided with gloves. All animals are disease free and were already deceased, no specimens are killed for the sake of taxidermy. For questions, email us through the contact page.

Gift certificates: When purchasing the gift certificate option, you will be emailed a PDF gift certificate with a one year expiration date from date of purchase. The recipient can then look at the class calendar and email us to confirm the class they wish to attend. The value of the gift certificate can alternately be put towards any other type of class.

We invite you to join us for a squirrel taxidermy class! In this beginner's class, students will learn the basic skinning and mounting processes involved in creating a taxidermy squirrel. Class includes the lesson, squirrel specimen, and all supplies including a professional quality squirrel mannequin form, glass eyes, etc. A variety of squirrel mannequins in different poses will be available at the class. Each class member will leave with their own finished taxidermy squirrel mount. Students are encouraged to bring miniature props if they'd like to decorate their piece; a select amount of props will also be provided free of charge by the instructor to those interested. Class cost is $180. All classes are BYOB if you like. No refunds can be given if you miss or cancel a class.

Please note: No experience necessary. No harsh or dangerous chemicals are used. Everyone will be provided with gloves. All animals are disease free and were already deceased, no specimens are killed for the sake of taxidermy.

Gift certificates: When purchasing the gift certificate option, you will be emailed a PDF gift certificate with a one year expiration date from date of purchase. The recipient can then look at the class calendar and email us to confirm the class they wish to attend. The value of the gift certificate can alternately be put towards any other type of class.

We invite you to join taxidermist Amber Maykut for a beginners class in raccoon taxidermy. All materials, including an ethically sourced, skinned and tanned raccoon, professional quality raccoon taxidermy form or mannequin, glass eyes, ear liners, etc., will be provided for each student to learn the taxidermy mounting process. Each class member will leave class with their own taxidermy raccoon shoulder mount on a wood plaque, ready to hang on the wall. Class cost is $300. All classes are BYOB if you like. No refunds can be given if you miss or cancel a class. Students may choose to return to the studio 1 week after the class to do a free 1 hour finishing work lesson on their piece to learn to epoxy, airbrush, and groom their creation.

Please note: No former taxidermy experience is required. No harsh or dangerous chemicals are used. Everyone will be provided with gloves. All animals are disease free and were already deceased, no specimens are killed for the sake of taxidermy.

Gift certificates: When purchasing the gift certificate option, you will be emailed a PDF gift certificate with a one year expiration date from date of purchase. The recipient can then look at the class calendar and email us to confirm the class they wish to attend. The value of the gift certificate can alternately be put towards any other type of class.

We invite you to join us for a beginners class in fox taxidermy. All materials, including an ethically sourced, skinned and tanned fox, professional quality fox mannequin form, glass eyes, ear liners, etc., will be provided for each student to learn the taxidermy mounting process. Each class member will leave class with their own taxidermy fox shoulder mount on a wood plaque, ready to hang on the wall. Class cost is $380. No refunds can be given to students who miss or cancel a class. All classes are BYOB if you like. Students may choose to return to the studio 1 week after the class to do a free 1 hour finishing work lesson on their piece to learn to epoxy, airbrush, and groom their creation.

Please note: No experience is required, but it will benefit you very much to have taken a class with a smaller mammal. No harsh or dangerous chemicals are used. Everyone will be provided with gloves. All animals are disease free and were already deceased, no specimens are killed for the sake of taxidermy.

Gift certificates: When purchasing the gift certificate option, you will be emailed a PDF gift certificate with a one year expiration date from date of purchase. The recipient can then look at the class calendar and email us to confirm the class they wish to attend. The value of the gift certificate can alternately be put towards any other type of class.

For an additional $100, I schedule private lessons regularly for those who cannot make a class calendar date or for those who want more one-on-one attention. It is also possible to schedule couples or group private classes for this additional fee (100 per private class, no matter the number of students). Please use the contact page after purchasing to schedule.

Three floors with over 60 strange and unusual vendors both Saturday and Sunday, April 7th and 8th, 12-6pm (VIP ticket holders may enter at 11am) at Brooklyn Bazaar in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Admission at the door is $5. The Greenpoint Ave G train is located 100 feet from the venue. You will find a wonderful assemblage of vendors bringing you all sorts of peculiar items. Feast your eyes (and your wallets) on natural history objects, medical history ephemera, anatomical curiosities, osteological specimen, taxidermy, jewelry, one of a kind art, flair, and more. We will be the first table when you enter on the main floor. Be sure to say hello!

Join us for a beginner's class in squirrel taxidermy! Students will to gain hands-on experience in the skinning and mounting processes of taxidermy. Each class member will leave with their own finished taxidermy squirrel. Class cost includes the lesson, specimen, and all supplies. No refunds can be given for missed or canceled classes. No taxidermy experience necessary.

Please note: No harsh or dangerous chemicals are used. Everyone will be provided with gloves. All animals are disease free and were already deceased, no specimens are killed for the sake of taxidermy.

For an additional $50 per person, I schedule private lessons regularly for those who cannot make a class calendar date or those who want more attention. It is also possible to schedule group or private classes at your location of choice for an additional fee. Please use the contact page to schedule a private lesson.

Join us for a class in squirrel taxidermy! Students will to learn hands-on the skinning and mounting processes of taxidermy. Each class member will leave with their own finished taxidermy squirrel. Class cost includes the lesson, specimen, and all supplies. No refunds can be given for missed or canceled classes.

Please note: If you have no taxidermy experience, I recommend taking the mouse taxidermy class first. No harsh or dangerous chemicals are used. Everyone will be provided with gloves. All animals are disease free and were already deceased, no specimens are killed for the sake of taxidermy.

In this beginners class in squirrel taxidermy, all materials, including an ethically sourced, skinned and tanned squirrel, will be provided for each student to learn the taxidermy mounting process. Each class member will leave class with their own taxidermy squirrel mount on a wood plaque, ready to hang on the wall. Cost includes the lesson, specimen, and all supplies. No refunds can be given for missed or canceled classes.

Please note: No former taxidermy experience is required. No harsh or dangerous chemicals are used. Everyone will be provided with gloves. All animals are disease free and were already deceased, no specimens are killed for the sake of taxidermy.

We invite you to join taxidermist Amber Maykut for a beginners class in squirrel taxidermy. All materials, including an ethically sourced, already skinned and tanned squirrel, will be provided for each student to learn the taxidermy mounting process. Each class member will leave class with their own taxidermy squirrel half mount on a wood plaque, ready to hang on the wall. Students are invited to bring any miniature items with which they might like to dress or decorate their squirrel; some props and miniature clothing may also be provided by the teacher for those interested. Class cost includes the lesson, specimen, and all supplies. No refunds can be given for missed or canceled classes.

Please note: No former taxidermy experience is required. No harsh or dangerous chemicals are used. Everyone will be provided with gloves. All animals are disease free and were already deceased, no specimens are killed for the sake of taxidermy.

In this class, students will learn to pin a Death's Head Moth. Yes, like the moth from Silence of the Lambs! One death's head moth, a pinning board, entomology pins, pinning tape, and a glass dome with habitat are included for each student to work on and take home with them. Class cost includes the lesson, specimen, and all supplies. No refunds can be given for missed or canceled classes.

Don't see a class you're looking for or can't make a certain date? Email us through the Contact page to request a future public class date. Private lessons are also available to schedule for an additional fee. Feel free to follow the Facebook Page or sign up for the Mailing List to receive updates announcing newly added classes (4x per year). If you're having trouble seeing the checkout buttons to purchase a class, please try clearing your internet browser's cache/history/cookies and then refreshing the page.